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Berry, Ellis Yarnall b. October 6, 1902 d. April 1, 1999U.S. Congressman. Born in Larchwood, Iowa, he attended Morningside College, (1920-22), graduated from the law school of the University of South Dakota, in 1927, was admitted to the bar and commenced to practice of law in Kennebec, South Dakota, in 1929. He served as South Dakota State’s attorney, Mayor of McLaughlin and judge of Probate Court, Corson County, (1931-39). In addition, he was the newspaper publisher for the McLaughlin Messenger, McIntosh News, Morristown World and editor of the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA

Bottum Jr., Joseph Henry b. August 7, 1903 d. July 4, 1984U.S. Senator. He attended the University of South Dakota, (1920-21), graduated from the law school of the University of South Dakota, in 1927, was admitted to the bar and commenced the practice of law. He was South Dakota State Attorney, (1932-36) and director of taxation for the State of South Dakota, (1937-43). In 1961, he was elected as a Republican, the 27th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota, serving until 1962. He was then appointed as a Republican to the United States Senate to fill the...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)Pine Lawn Memorial Park, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USAGPS coordinates: 44.0413017, -103.2475967 (hddd.dddd)

Jones, Rev. Harold S. b. December 24, 1909 d. November 12, 2002Religious Figure. A Dakota who had a long career in the ministry of the Episcopal Church, he is remembered as the first American Indian Bishop of any Christian denomination. Orphaned as a toddler, he was raised by his grandparents and was a star athlete in high school. Jones attended Southern State Teachers College, earned his degree from Northern State University in 1935, then in 1938 graduated from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary of Evanston, Illinois. Ordained a deacon that same year...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)Pine Lawn Memorial Park, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA

Shedd, Warren b. February 22, 1821 d. August 29, 1881Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. A Stoddard, New Hampshire native, his Civil War service began on August 29, 1861 with the rank of Captain in the 30th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. The following year, on April 24th, promotion to Major was earned. He continued to move up the chain of command with promotions of Lieutenant Colonel on Januaury 24, 1863 followed by succeeding to become commander of the 30th Illinois on June 13, 1863 with the rank of Colonel. Based on his "meritorious...[Read More] (Bio by: Stonewall)Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USAPlot: GAR Plot, Section 28, Lot 130